Today we’d like to introduce you to Autumn Nielsen.
Hi Autumn, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
Growing up, I was definitely the outcast. I was unapologetically weird and always 100% myself, which unfortunately made me an easy target. I was bullied throughout school—so much so that I ended up transferring districts after middle school and eventually switching to online school my junior year.
When I first started posting on social media, I never imagined it becoming a career. During COVID, everything felt lonely, heavy, and uncertain. I remember how important it was to find something—anything—that made me smile or laugh, even for a moment. I knew I wasn’t the only one feeling that way, and that’s what pushed me to begin creating content. My hope was simply to make people feel a little lighter in such a dark time.
As my platforms began to grow, I realized something powerful: it wasn’t just the comedy making an impact, but the authenticity behind it. People connected with the fact that I showed up as myself—the same weird, real, resilient person I always have been. Knowing that my content could genuinely help someone feel seen, supported, or even just laugh on a hard day has become the most meaningful part of all of this.
I genuinely never expected my platforms to grow in the way that I have but am beyond grateful for the amazing audience that I have built and honored to be seen as a woman to look up to!
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
It hasn’t been a smooth road. The moment you choose to put yourself out there on social media, you open yourself up to both positive and negative attention. In today’s world, people feel incredibly comfortable saying things behind a screen that they would never say face-to-face, and that can create a lot of unnecessary hate.
One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned through this journey is the importance of developing thick skin. No matter who you are, what you do, or what you stand for, people will always have opinions. You can’t control how others see you—but you can control how you respond, what you believe about yourself, and how you keep moving forward.
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
I’m a creator who leads with authenticity, humor, and heart. I’ve built my platform by showing up as my real, imperfect, unapologetically weird self—and in doing that, I’ve learned how powerful it is when people feel truly seen and understood. I specialize in relatable comedy, western lifestyle and dance, and honest conversations. Many people know me for my high-energy “Hear Me Out” videos and for my presence on Season 6 of The Circle on Netflix, but what matters most to me is the community that has grown around it—the people who say my content helped them smile on a hard day or feel less alone. At the end of the day, my mission is simple: to make people laugh, to remind them of their worth, and to prove that being fully and unapologetically yourself is one of the most powerful things you can be. I feel that so many creators prioritize the perfect aspects of life. Including but not limited to, all the money they have, the materialistic things they own, the travel they do, etc… but I feel what we really need to see is what’s real. Life isn’t always sunshine and rainbows, but hey, a quick dad joke in your truck with no makeup and 3 day old hair can make you feel a little better!
Are there any books, apps, podcasts or blogs that help you do your best?
I am a huge lover of self help/life improvement books! These reads help remind me who I am, why I do what I do, and how to keep moving forward. I also love Rhett and Link from watching them on Good Mythical morning to listening to their podcast “Ear Biscuits.” They never fail to make me laugh and are a great example of talking about the pretty and not so pretty parts of life.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/autumnannofficial
- Other: https://www.tiktok.com/@autumnannofficial
